Strategic IT Support Drives Cost Savings and Business Growth

Seamless IT infrastructure enables scalability, efficiency, and growth for Buttles the leading UK timber and builders' merchant.

Buttle Plc, one of the UK’s oldest timber and builders’ merchants, operates across five sites in London and Hertfordshire, employing around 70 staff. Starting its partnership with CJAZ Consulting in 2009, Buttle Plc has relied on their expertise for scalable IT infrastructure and proactive support during its growth journey.

Challenges

Legacy local servers at multiple sites created inefficiencies.
Rising IT costs due to outdated infrastructure.
Risk of cyber-attacks due to fragmented systems.
Limited collaboration tools hindered team productivity

Improvements made

Centralised IT Infrastructure: Migration from site-specific servers to a centralised datacentre at Telehouse, Docklands.
Thin-client Rollout: Implementation of cost-effective desktops across all locations.
Cloud Migration: Transition to Office365 for improved collaboration, efficiency, and cost savings.
Proactive IT Monitoring: Enhanced system security and reduced cyber risks.

Results

Significant Cost Savings: Hundreds of thousands saved through strategic IT centralisation and cloud adoption.
Scalability: IT infrastructure now supports smooth growth, including Buttle's diversification into plumbing supplies through PlumbersPal.
Business Continuity: Reduced risks of cyber-attacks and improved system reliability.
Improved Productivity: Cloud tools foster collaboration and efficiency.
Reliable Support: Fast, responsive IT services ensure minimal downtime across all five sites.